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2012 Robert Mondavi Winery Merlot Private Selection Central Coast
Merlot
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 2
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Laconic wrote: 83 points
February 25, 2016 - Quaffable. A tad too thin for my liking. The fruit is not overpowering but there is lack of contrasting complexity to balance out the wine. The oak is fairly well integrated. Smooth finish but short.
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Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 points
May 10, 2014 - This is actually pretty decent Merlot. To my palate it is kind of European in style. There is a little bit of spicy, green bell pepper earthiness with a graphite, flinty flavor. Not very fruit forward. Lots of non fruit flavors across the profile. Considerable acid, even though we decanted and waited about an hour, this value 2012 Merlot is acting like it wants to be cellared a couple of years. Without flashy fruit, and a somewhat disappointing mid palate, the potential of this wine is mediocre plus. Still outshines almost everything in it's category with the overall depth and character.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Robert Mondavi Winery
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation Private Selection
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Central Coast
- UPC Codes 086003000421, 086003001503
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 52 (41%)
- Consumed 76 (59%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerRobert Mondavi Winery
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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